Description
Lentil Soup with Cumin and Lemon is a hearty, nutritious dish that combines earthy lentils with the bright flavors of lemon and aromatic cumin. Perfect for cozy evenings or meal prep!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup green or brown lentils
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 1 tablespoon cumin seeds
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, add olive oil. Once shimmering, sauté chopped onions and minced garlic until translucent (about 3-4 minutes).
- Add diced carrots and toasted cumin seeds; sauté for an additional 2-3 minutes until fragrant.
- Stir in rinsed lentils and vegetable broth, bringing to a gentle boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 25-30 minutes or until lentils are tender.
- Finish by adding freshly squeezed lemon juice along with salt and pepper to taste. Let it sit for about 5 minutes before serving.
- Serve warm, garnished with fresh parsley or an extra drizzle of olive oil.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 440mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 14g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg